-Invocation -Pledge of Allegiance
-Proclamations/Presentations
A public hearing will be held to consider the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Budget (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #FIN2016-10. a. Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Budget.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #WTR02-23-16-001. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #WPC02-23-16-001. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste and Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #SWM02-23-16-001. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste and Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #49-11-021. a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance amending the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the franchise granted to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #41-14-011. a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance amending the franchise granted to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the franchise granted to Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant) by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #OB457539. a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance amending the franchise granted to Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant) by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent.
Revitalization Area designation for the rehabilitation of the historic Ideal Theatre Building at 213 16th Avenue SE and 1614 2nd Street SE (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0007-2016. a. Resolution authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the rehabilitation of the historic Ideal Theatre Building at 213 16th Avenue SE and 1614 2nd Street SE. b. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Ideal Theatre Urban Revitalization Area designation at 213 16th Avenue SE and 1614 2nd Street SE.
A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Cedar Rapids as part of the annual review of EnvisionCR, the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Seth Gunnerson). CIP/DID #OB165740. a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Cedar Rapids as part of the annual review of EnvisionCR, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
A public hearing will be held to consider an Electric Line Easement Agreement from property located on City-owned land westerly of and adjacent to 2nd Avenue SE and between 32nd Street Drive and 33rd Street Drive in connection with rebuilding and upgrading an existing overhead transmission line at this location as requested by ITC Midwest LLC (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #49-14-042. a. Resolution authorizing execution of an Electric Line Easement Agreement from property located on City-owned land westerly of and adjacent to 2nd Avenue SE and between 32nd Street Drive and 33rd Street Drive in connection with rebuilding and upgrading an existing overhead transmission line at this location as requested by ITC Midwest LLC.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 64 of the Municipal Code, Offenses Against Property, by deleting Section 64.13 therefrom regarding discrimination in housing (Brent Long). CIP/DID #PD0007. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 64 of the Municipal Code, Offenses Against Property, by deleting Section 64.13 therefrom regarding discrimination in housing.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edgewood Road NW from E Avenue NW to F Avenue NW – Roadway Improvements project (estimated cost is $649,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #301689-02. a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edgewood Road NW from E Avenue NW to F Avenue NW – Roadway Improvements project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 5 Pump House project (estimated cost is $2,650,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #625863-06. a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 5 Pump House project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project (estimated cost is $880,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #625904-04. a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Consent Items: 15 - 41
Report on bids for the Southbound Right-Turn Lane, Iowa Highway 13 & Bertram Road project (estimated cost is $214,800) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #6150015-02. a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $169,680, bond and insurance of Central States Concrete, LLC for the Southbound Right-Turn Lane, Iowa Highway 13 and Bertram Road project.
Report on bids for the Oakland Road NE from H Avenue NE to J Avenue NE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $1,413,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012099-02. a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,111,496.35, plus incentive up to $50,000, bond and insurance of Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. for the Oakland Road NE from H Avenue NE to J Avenue NE Pavement Rehabilitation project.
Presentation and Resolution authorizing execution of a 28E Agreement with multiple agencies for the formation of the Middle Cedar Watershed Management Authority (Sandy Pumphrey). CIP/DID #43-16-015
Discussion and Resolution of support providing City participation under the City’s High Quality Job Program for the proposed construction of the new Thompson Truck and Trailer facility at the SW corner of 6th Street SW and 76th Avenue SW (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0008-2016.
Discussion and Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Shadow River, LC for the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 97 3rd Avenue SW (former Smulekoffs Building) (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #OB1369853.
Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 5.3 acre parcel of vacant City-owned land known as Osborn Park, and a 40-foot wide strip of unused right-of-way located southeasterly of 15th Avenue SE and formerly known as First Street SE, as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Cedar Rapids Flood Control System. CIP/DID #ROWV-022220-2015.
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 7708 6th Street SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested by TH Development and Louis L. and Margaret Ellen Barta. CIP/DID #RZNE-022246-2015. Second and possible Third Readings
Second and possible Third Readings Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 15-foot by 250-foot alley located southwesterly of and adjacent to 42 7th Avenue SW as requested by Mott, LLC. CIP/DID #ROWV-022010-2015. a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 15-foot by 250-foot alley located southwesterly of and adjacent to 42 7th Avenue SW as requested by Mott, LLC.
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property north of Highway 30, east of Union Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone as requested by College Farms, LLC. CIP/DID #RZNE-022288-2015.
Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to expand the Northwest Flood Mitigation Overlay District with specific guidelines applicable to land use applications and permits. CIP/DID #ZONE-0001-2016.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION
-Invocation -Pledge of Allegiance
-Proclamations/Presentations
A public hearing will be held to consider the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Budget (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #FIN2016-10. a. Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Budget.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #WTR02-23-16-001. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #WPC02-23-16-001. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste and Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #SWM02-23-16-001. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste and Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #49-11-021. a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance amending the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the franchise granted to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #41-14-011. a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance amending the franchise granted to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the franchise granted to Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant) by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #OB457539. a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance amending the franchise granted to Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant) by increasing the franchise fee from 2 percent to 3 percent.
Revitalization Area designation for the rehabilitation of the historic Ideal Theatre Building at 213 16th Avenue SE and 1614 2nd Street SE (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0007-2016. a. Resolution authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the rehabilitation of the historic Ideal Theatre Building at 213 16th Avenue SE and 1614 2nd Street SE. b. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Ideal Theatre Urban Revitalization Area designation at 213 16th Avenue SE and 1614 2nd Street SE.
A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to the Future Land Use Map of the City of Cedar Rapids as part of the annual review of EnvisionCR, the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Seth Gunnerson). CIP/DID #OB165740. a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Cedar Rapids as part of the annual review of EnvisionCR, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
A public hearing will be held to consider an Electric Line Easement Agreement from property located on City-owned land westerly of and adjacent to 2nd Avenue SE and between 32nd Street Drive and 33rd Street Drive in connection with rebuilding and upgrading an existing overhead transmission line at this location as requested by ITC Midwest LLC (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #49-14-042. a. Resolution authorizing execution of an Electric Line Easement Agreement from property located on City-owned land westerly of and adjacent to 2nd Avenue SE and between 32nd Street Drive and 33rd Street Drive in connection with rebuilding and upgrading an existing overhead transmission line at this location as requested by ITC Midwest LLC.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 64 of the Municipal Code, Offenses Against Property, by deleting Section 64.13 therefrom regarding discrimination in housing (Brent Long). CIP/DID #PD0007. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 64 of the Municipal Code, Offenses Against Property, by deleting Section 64.13 therefrom regarding discrimination in housing.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edgewood Road NW from E Avenue NW to F Avenue NW – Roadway Improvements project (estimated cost is $649,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #301689-02. a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edgewood Road NW from E Avenue NW to F Avenue NW – Roadway Improvements project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 5 Pump House project (estimated cost is $2,650,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #625863-06. a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 5 Pump House project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project (estimated cost is $880,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #625904-04. a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Consent Items: 15 - 41
Report on bids for the Southbound Right-Turn Lane, Iowa Highway 13 & Bertram Road project (estimated cost is $214,800) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #6150015-02. a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $169,680, bond and insurance of Central States Concrete, LLC for the Southbound Right-Turn Lane, Iowa Highway 13 and Bertram Road project.
Report on bids for the Oakland Road NE from H Avenue NE to J Avenue NE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $1,413,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012099-02. a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,111,496.35, plus incentive up to $50,000, bond and insurance of Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc. for the Oakland Road NE from H Avenue NE to J Avenue NE Pavement Rehabilitation project.
Presentation and Resolution authorizing execution of a 28E Agreement with multiple agencies for the formation of the Middle Cedar Watershed Management Authority (Sandy Pumphrey). CIP/DID #43-16-015
Discussion and Resolution of support providing City participation under the City’s High Quality Job Program for the proposed construction of the new Thompson Truck and Trailer facility at the SW corner of 6th Street SW and 76th Avenue SW (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0008-2016.
Discussion and Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Shadow River, LC for the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 97 3rd Avenue SW (former Smulekoffs Building) (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #OB1369853.
Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 5.3 acre parcel of vacant City-owned land known as Osborn Park, and a 40-foot wide strip of unused right-of-way located southeasterly of 15th Avenue SE and formerly known as First Street SE, as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids in connection with the Cedar Rapids Flood Control System. CIP/DID #ROWV-022220-2015.
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 7708 6th Street SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to I-2, General Industrial Zone District as requested by TH Development and Louis L. and Margaret Ellen Barta. CIP/DID #RZNE-022246-2015. Second and possible Third Readings
Second and possible Third Readings Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 15-foot by 250-foot alley located southwesterly of and adjacent to 42 7th Avenue SW as requested by Mott, LLC. CIP/DID #ROWV-022010-2015. a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 15-foot by 250-foot alley located southwesterly of and adjacent to 42 7th Avenue SW as requested by Mott, LLC.
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property north of Highway 30, east of Union Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone as requested by College Farms, LLC. CIP/DID #RZNE-022288-2015.
Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to expand the Northwest Flood Mitigation Overlay District with specific guidelines applicable to land use applications and permits. CIP/DID #ZONE-0001-2016.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION